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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Mrs. Potts live?

2. What did the people in Hollywood tell Hal he would have to do to be on camera?

3. Where do Rosemary and her two friends go?

4. What do Hal and Madge symbolize to Rosemary?

5. Who rescues Madge from the obnoxious Bomber?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Millie and Madge have exchanged roles in Act 2.

2. Describe Alan's ineffective response when he sees Hal with Madge.

3. What does Rosemary's pleading behavior show about her true needs?

4. What decision does Madge make about her life at the end of the play?

5. Who is Hal and how is he introduced in the scene?

6. Explain how Rosemary behaves in a humiliating manner with Hal because she is mad at Howard.

7. How has the foreshadowing of the train come full circle for Madge by the end of the play?

8. Alan had indicated to Madge that he had "taken care of" Hal. What does Madge learn that that means?

9. What are the circumstances that let Madge and Hal alone?

10. How does Hal enter the scene to talk to Madge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Madge, Rosemary, Millie and Hal. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The role of the family is an important element in this story. Cite three examples noting the role of the family in general. Then cite three examples that showcase characteristics of a family in America during the post-World War II era.

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